In the field behind the church, the combine harvester came through one day in July, maybe a little earlier than usual this year. We enjoyed blackberries in August and now apples are ripening. Come and celebrate harvest on Sunday 25 September with a thanksgiving service at 10:30 AM followed by a shared lunch. Donations of […]
June and Jubilee
It was sad to see the bunting come down but it reminded us of the jolly time we had over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend at the beginning of June. Thanks to all the people who crocheted flags, baked cakes and scones and filled sandwiches. On the same weekend, Christians also remembered Pentecost which celebrates […]
Jubilee Garden Tea
Join us at Cores End URC on Sunday 5th June 4.00pm Jubilee Garden Tea in celebration of 70 years of the Queen’s reign followed at 5.00pm by Songs of Praise in the Meadow (events will take place indoors if wet)
Local litter
One Saturday in May, three of us went round the church grounds and the local roads, for one hour. With pickers and bin bags in hand, we collected the usual assortment of wrappers, papers, bits of string, rubber bands, cans, bottles and the odd child’s toy. It seemed such a token gesture, swimming against the […]
Prayer Stations around the grounds
All are welcome to wander around the church grounds to meditate on recent times and the events of Easter. Start at the large wooden cross near the front door to the church. Each station has a blue/green laminated description and directions to the next point. From the cross, we pass by the burial, the gate, […]
Peace at Cliveden
If you are walking round the Cliveden estate (National Trust), look out for the tribute to Ukraine. It’s hidden away in the peaceful woodlands near the amphitheatre. Pause, ponder, pray. In other places in the local area, Ukraine flags are springing up. In the dress hire shop in Wooburn Green, the window display shows it’s […]